L.A. County first responders fought the worst fire of their careers. Now they want raises

"The documentary captures a sheriff's deputy reminiscing about her car slowing in the middle of an inferno as her tires melted."

"L.A. County Chief Executive Fesia Davenport told the unions they would get no raises in their new contracts because of unprecedented financial pressures."

In response to devastating wildfires, L.A. County first responders are calling for salary increases while criticizing politicians for slow contract negotiations. Unions, including deputy sheriffs, firefighters, and lifeguards, premiered a documentary illustrating the challenges faced by their members during the wildfires. Union head Dave Gillotte emphasized the disconnect between political praise and the reality for first responders. This comes as county Chief Executive Fesia Davenport announced no raises would be given due to significant financial strains, including a major sexual abuse settlement and rising wildfire expenses.

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